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Author:  Jeepy [ Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:15 am ]
Post subject:  Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
Hi All,

I live in Lusaka, Zambia with my (RHD) Liberty '05 which was manufactured at Toledo North Assembly plant in Ohio, and purchased in the UK.
A couple of days ago, I had a small overheating issue due to a radiator hose that wasn't tightened up after the serpentine belt was changed, this resulted in Jeepy possibly needing a hart transplant. Does anybody know where I can get a new bare engine block (Vin 5: 2.8-LITER, TURBO DIESEL 16 VALVE DOHC, DI-CR) ?

Thanks!
Benjamin
Author:  flash7210 [ Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
If you cant find a used engine locally you might have to look somewhere in europe.
VMspecialists is in England and they have a lot of used engine parts. Its where I got my cylinder head from.

Are you sure the problem is the engine block?
Author:  Jeepy [ Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
flash7210 wrote:
If you cant find a used engine locally you might have to look somewhere in europe.
VMspecialists is in England and they have a lot of used engine parts. Its where I got my cylinder head from.

Are you sure the problem is the engine block?


Thanks for the reply.
Not yet sure, wednesday we will do a compression and analysis test after which I will know more... At the moment I am just preparing for the worst. :cry:

Cheers,
Benjamin
Author:  Mountainman [ Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
Jeepy wrote:
flash7210 wrote:
If you cant find a used engine locally you might have to look somewhere in europe.
VMspecialists is in England and they have a lot of used engine parts. Its where I got my cylinder head from.

Are you sure the problem is the engine block?


Thanks for the reply.
Not yet sure, wednesday we will do a compression and analysis test after which I will know more... At the moment I am just preparing for the worst. :cry:

Cheers,
Benjamin


Rarely is the block damaged, unless you threw a rod, or just got one of the few junk blocks out there. I've seen the head gaskets blow out violently, and I thought I threw a rod, but it didn't even damage the head, I got it resurfaced, and with a new head gasket, and ARP head studs, that engine is back on the road.
Author:  Jeepy [ Sat Feb 20, 2016 4:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
Hey mm, now that is good news. I was afraid that the Conrad bearing assembly, crank shaft bearings etc needed replacement. So a new block would probably end up the cheaper and better option. But I like your story! Fingers crossed !


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Author:  geordi [ Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
I'm about to be replacing the rod bearings on an engine, and that is certainly cheaper than trying to buy an entire new (used) block from somewhere else.

Go for the rebuild, it may be more complex than just swapping the block, but I think you'll be happy with the results.
Author:  TURBO-DIESEL-FREAK [ Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
This is just a thought... has anyone considered using the marine version of the R428? They are sold as a Mercury Diesel, and - apparently - they have an iron head on an iron block and use gears to drive the cams.

Has anyone done any work with the marine engine?
Author:  t0rquey [ Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
With no EGR, an iron head, and gear driven timing, what would there be to work on? :lol:
Author:  TURBO-DIESEL-FREAK [ Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
t0rquey wrote:
With no EGR, an iron head, and gear driven timing, what would there be to work on? :lol:



You need H-E-L-P, t0rquey. :roll:
Author:  t0rquey [ Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
TURBO-DIESEL-FREAK wrote:
You need H-E-L-P, t0rquey. :roll:


Haha. I forgot to mention that stock thermostat SNAFU. I have already started my countdown to tax refund 2017 so I can pick up the sexiest thermo housing known to man.
Author:  TURBO-DIESEL-FREAK [ Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where to get a new bare engine block for a Vin 5 Liberty
t0rquey wrote:
TURBO-DIESEL-FREAK wrote:
You need H-E-L-P, t0rquey. :roll:


Haha. I forgot to mention that stock thermostat SNAFU. I have already started my countdown to tax refund 2017 so I can pick up the sexiest thermo housing known to man.


CORRECTION: The sexiest thermostat ASSEMBLY known to man... I manufacture and sell a complete, ready-to-install unit... nothing else is necessary to purchase.

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